Eklund (2004)

September 7, 2004 10:00 PM

Soldiers listen to President George W. Bush as he spoke to them at Fort Lewis about the United States' role in fighting terrorism.

Soldiers listen to President George W. Bush as he spoke to them at Fort Lewis about the United States' role in fighting terrorism.

Photo: Scott Eklund, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Soldiers listen to President George W. Bush as he spoke to them at... Photo-785281.7569 - seattlepi.com

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Seattle Storm guard Betty Lennox

Eklund: A portrait of fiesty Seattle Storm guard Betty Lennox for a feature early in the season. The story talks about her tough upbringing and how she brought a needed attitude to the Storm. She proved her worth as one of the more valuable members of the team, winning MVP of the finals. She was terrific to deal with and was very enthusiastic and appreciative about being photographed. less

Seattle Storm guard Betty Lennox

Eklund: A portrait of fiesty Seattle Storm guard Betty Lennox for a feature early in the season. The story talks about her tough upbringing and how she brought a needed ... more

Edmonds-Woodway High School's Kyle Baeder (right) didn't let a little thing
like a stiff-arm to the chops stop him from forcing Kamiak High School wide
receiver Taylor Knowles out of bounds after a 6-yard reception in the first
half of the Edmonds-Woodway victory over Kamiak.

Eklund: It's nice when they do these things right in front of you and you have some light. High school football usually means poorly-lit stadiums and rain. There was a little rain, and it was a 5 p.m. start, which meant there were more opportunities with the light. less

Edmonds-Woodway High School's Kyle Baeder (right) didn't let a little thing like a stiff-arm to the chops stop him from forcing Kamiak High School wide receiver Taylor Knowles out of bounds after a 6-yard ... more

Eklund: I wanted to do something different for our season preview
and came up with this idea of black and white portraits. I set up a studio over at their training camp in Cheney. The players were very cooperative, and, in most cases, I had them in and out in about five minutes. less

Seahawks' Bobby Engram

Eklund: I wanted to do something different for our season preview and came up with this idea of black and white portraits. I set up a studio over at their training camp in Cheney. The ... more

The Storm's Anne Donovan, holding the championship trophy with her players, became the first female coach to win a WNBA title.

Eklund: Donovan is the first woman head coach in WNBA history to win the title; it couldn't happen to a nicer lady. The Storm are the best game in town and hopefully this championship will bring more players to the Key Arena. less

The Storm's Anne Donovan, holding the championship trophy with her players, became the first female coach to win a WNBA title.

Eklund: Donovan is the first woman head coach in WNBA history to win the title; it ... more

Rodney Stuckey jumps into the arms of teammate Greg Simons after Kentwood advanced into the semifinal.

Eklund: I think this sums up the high school sports experience that some athletes lose the higher they go up the athletic chain. Pure emotion and none of the attitude that comes with some of the pros. less

Rodney Stuckey jumps into the arms of teammate Greg Simons after Kentwood advanced into the semifinal.

Eklund: I think this sums up the high school sports experience that some athletes lose the higher they go ... more

With flags adorning all the headstones at Tahoma National Cemetary, Jim
Stepp, 81, visits some old friends who are buried at Tahoma. He was visiting their graves prior to a funeral for another friend. Stepp tried to enlist in the Marines Corp. after high school but said he was denied because of ear problems. "It's great that these guys have such a great place to come to. I couldn't get into the military, so I won't get to have a flag on my grave," Stepp said.

Eklund: Service to our country meant a lot to Stepp, and he was heartbroken he couldn't serve when he was a young man. That combined with all those he knew that are at rest here brought tears to his eyes. less

With flags adorning all the headstones at Tahoma National Cemetary, Jim Stepp, 81, visits some old friends who are buried at Tahoma. He was visiting their graves prior to a funeral for another friend. Stepp ... more

Photo: Scott Eklund, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

With flags adorning all the headstones at Tahoma National... Photo-785289.7569 - seattlepi.com

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Demarquez Austin, 14, of Renton goes feet first down the water slide, but his feet were the only part that stayed out of the water when he landed in the pool. He was enjoying himself at the new Henry Moses Aquatic Center in Renton.

Eklund: I thought this was fun and reminded me of what it was like being a kid. less

Demarquez Austin, 14, of Renton goes feet first down the water slide, but his feet were the only part that stayed out of the water when he landed in the pool. He was enjoying himself at the new Henry Moses ... more